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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.43, 712.77 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.43, 712.77 and 218.75 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.43 : 712.77 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.43/712.77 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.43x = 712.77 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.43x = 155,918.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,918.44/475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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